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Moving forward

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Moving forward

As Monday looms I have been trying to work out how to move forward. Today I started collecting things for my coping box (thanks @Crazy_Bug_Lady). I bought some of my fave chocolates to put in and have been gathering bits and pieces. Happy for any other suggestions as to what to put in. I think I may need one for the car too. I'm thinking I may copy some pieces of wisdom from this forum and print them up to add in.

I'm hoping that I get to write more on this thread than the struggle thread as time goes by. Please feel free to add how you are moving forward as well. 💜😊

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kdollContributor

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Hello everyone. I had yesterday off work. I lay low - mostly watched tv but I did do the dishes and a load of washing. I also bought pretty flowers on tuesday arvo which I've really enjoyed watering and looking at. They so beautiful - I got some gardenias, pink geranium and pots of colour. They're meant to be kept in full sun but after yesterday in the qld 'full sun' some of the flowers look a bit burnt and wilting. I'm going to have to learn more about this gardening thing.

Today I'm at work - got out of the office and caught up with a friend on my lunch break which made me feel a bit brighter. He's been through similar thing to me (going to hospital) and managing mental illness so it's always nice to catch up and check in with each other.

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KurraSenior Contributor

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It is @Former-Member and I've finished up in that particular job. I've got the next 4 days off! Woohoo! Start new job on Tuesday. They say variety is the spice of life. .....

Hi Shaz51
I've had a good day although I got a bit weepy driving away from that work site today. It's an idyllic spot and I will certainly miss it.

However onward and upward - I'm looking forward to the new position and a new challenge. It was suggested I go back to uni for a couple of years (well 4 part-time ). I'll think about it. I love learning so it's worth considering seriously. Right now though I'm looking forward to a few days off. It's just a pity it's so cold. 🎶💕🎶

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@kdoll. For newly purchased plants - in pots - place them in morning sun and afternoon shade. This will get the plants used to sun. Quite often growers grow and keep the plants in partial shade - keeps them looking good for buyers.
Slowly you can move the plants into being in the sun for longer hours.
I usually do this with new plants for about 2 weeks before I plant them in their forever home in the garden.
Keep going with gardening. The best thing to do is go for a walk around your neighborhood early morning or after work. See which gardens you like and strike up a conversation with the homeowner. They love to share garden tips with new growers - especially what works best in your area

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kdollContributor

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@utopia Thank you for the gardening tips. We had some rain yesterday which has made the flowers perk up a lot. I have a good spot which gets morning sun and afternoon shade so I will move the flowers to there when I get home from work.

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kdollContributor

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@utopia Thank you for the gardening tips. We had some rain yesterday which has made the flowers perk up a lot. I have a good spot which gets morning sun and afternoon shade so I will move the flowers to there when I get home from work.

How are you today?

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Good morning @kdoll 😊

Hope it's a good day for you today .... I find gardening good for grounding .... have planted lots of colourful border annuals .... when I think of my garden my mind fills will colourful flowers .... it's a good mental escape option ....

Wishing the same for you when the work day is not where you'd rather be ....

🌷🌹🍁🌼🌺🌸🌻🐚🍄💐😏

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@kdoll. Power outage at my town in Victoria. Oh well. More time to read instead of vacuuming. What a pity. Lol. Glad I have gas for heating cooking and hot water.
Think I might jump in the shower and then take the dogs for a walk.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@kdoll. Power outage at my town in Victoria. Oh well. More time to read instead of vacuuming. What a pity. Lol. Glad I have gas for heating cooking and hot water.
Think I might jump in the shower and then take the dogs for a walk.
I hope your day is going well

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Unknown userMember

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@Former-Member, looking for you, where you at? Are you riding the waves a bit better?

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Unknown userMember

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@Faith-and-Hope I have an sos. Packed and almost ready to go away but I need someone to talk to if youre around I need to pick your brain
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